AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPayments Reform Watch: A new push for Australia’s payments overhaul is arguing the system is overregulated and that fintechs need direct participation plus clearer liability and identity rules to boost competition and consumer protection. AI Infrastructure & Markets: IREN shares jumped 17% after lifting its 2026 AI cloud revenue target above $4bn, backed by new multiyear contracts and GPU prepayments. Banking & Risk: ASIC’s record $830m in civil penalties orders and $644m back to Australians in 2025-26 underlines tougher enforcement on financial misconduct. Super & Retirement Planning: A “how to be certain on super in an uncertain world” theme is back, as investors weigh volatility and long-term retirement outcomes. Energy & Finance: AEMO says Australia added 9.1GW of new generation and storage in FY26, with battery storage dominating—another signal for capital flows into grid-scale projects. Corporate/Deal Signals: EPAA and HSBC launched an APAC working group on agentic payments, aiming to define who’s liable when AI systems transact.
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